Pacific Defense Posture: An Air Force officer told Guam’s SAME forum that the U.S. edge over China in the Pacific is “gone or substantially eroded,” citing China’s modernization and improved systems that now threaten U.S. and allied freedom of movement. Local Education & Compliance: Sen. Vince Borja pressed for answers after SIFA’s planned move into George Washington High School classrooms raised special education concerns, with lawmakers questioning how and when staff were informed. Maritime Strike Tech: Japan demonstrated F-2A-launched ASM-2 anti-ship missiles in a live SINKEX, reinforcing “sea denial” tactics and future longer-range weapon integration. Workforce Training: Guam’s labor department won a $609K federal grant to expand apprenticeship training, aiming to grow participation and add pre-apprenticeship pathways. Energy Reliability: The Public Utilities Commission approved payment for additional testing at the Ukudu plant, totaling about $6.13M, tied to last year’s commissioning delays and load-shedding mitigation. Public Safety Tech: Guam lawmakers advanced body-worn camera rules after a hearing on recording, storage, and access requirements. Additive Manufacturing: ASTRO’s GAMMA 3D-printing accelerator is on track to reach full operating capacity by February 2027. Health & STEM: A Guam student began medical school at UH’s John A. Burns program, with plans to return to care locally. Cyber/Science Literacy: A new study highlights how inbred brown tree snakes still spread on Guam, using advanced DNA sequencing to explain their takeover. Weather Watch: Super Typhoon Dolphin remains a major hazard for the region, with dangerous surf and rip-current risk already affecting the Marianas.